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Route on-time record

ALB to DTW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Albany (Albany International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 1,114 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2996 at 6:00 AM.

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ALB → DTW

Albany to Detroit: 1,114 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

1.4%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

6 to 9 PM

97% on time vs 72% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

88% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Delta 2996

    6:00 AM → 7:48 AM1h 48m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Delta 931, 1656; its record covers all of them.

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    1.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (84 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 84 flights

    Find Delta 2996 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 3784 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:45 AM → 11:30 AM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (188 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 188 flights

    Find 9:45 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 3810 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    12:50 PM → 2:38 PM1h 48m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 72% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 97%).
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

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  4. #4 · SkyWest 3826 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    5:16 PM → 7:06 PM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

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  5. #5 · SkyWest 3809 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    5:06 PM → 6:52 PM1h 46m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 3834; its record covers all of them.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (59 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 59 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (59 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 59 flights

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  6. #6 · SkyWest 3823 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    12:23 PM → 2:13 PM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 3849; its record covers all of them.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (59 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 59 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 72% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 97%).
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 59 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines88%

    305 flights · 91% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)78%

    809 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM90%

    365 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 9 AM to noon92%

    191 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM72%

    223 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 3 to 6 PM74%

    301 flights · avg delay 36 min

  • 6 to 9 PM97%

    34 flights · avg delay 3 min

Best day: Wednesday (88%). Worst: Sunday (80%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
73
F
78
M
81
A
92
M
96
J
81
J
78
A
85
S
94
O
91
N
90
D
78

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)74%
  • Severe weather14%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • Late-arriving aircraft4%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

ALB to DTW questions

What time of day is best to fly ALB to DTW?
6 to 9 PM: 97% of flights arrived on time, against 72% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from ALB to DTW?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 88% chance of operating and arriving on time over 305 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ALB to DTW?
January (73% on time); the best was May (96%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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